TRACEY JETER
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in Clinical Supervising, Case Management, Pediatric Tracheal/Ventilator Care, Emergency Room Nursing, Neonatal, Adult Care, Corrections and Wound Care. Innovative leader who develops in high performing nursing teams and manages care across the healthcare continuum.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
12.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines when providing nursing interventions for patients with acute illnesses or chronic conditions.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
12.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
Inpatient Nursing Supervisor
Community Bridges Inc.
Mesa, AZ
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Direction of all nursing services at the facility. In this role, the nursing supervisor has supervisory responsibility over all nursing staff, including Medical Assistants, Milieu Specialists, and Peer Support Specialists, and will provide direction for activities on the unit.
- Providing physical and psychological support for patients and their families, implementation of medical/medication protocols, Methadone Administration, and maintaining inpatient census based on the medical necessity criteria required for an inpatient admission.
- Providing physical and psychological support for patients and their families, implementing medical/medication protocols, and maintaining inpatient census based on the medical necessity criteria required for an inpatient admission.
- Practices on the unit that will assist in restoring patient health by developing the day-to-day management and long-term planning of the inpatient unit.
Clinical Manager
Maxim healthcare Services
Phoenix, AZ
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with the Director of Clinical Operations to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care
- Enforced compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA.
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare Services
Wauwatosa, WI
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinating with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues
- Proficient Homecare Clinical Supervisor familiar with clinical services, program types and available resources
- Proactive and compassionate professional well-versed in documentation, quality control and team training requirements
- Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Independent Nursing/Case Management
Independent Nursing Services
Milwaukee, WI
09.1999 - 10.2018
- Served as liaison/advocate for the patient and family
- Specializing in trach/ventilator care and maintenance for trachea dependent pediatric and adult patients
- Assessing and monitoring immune suppressed patients
- Case Management: Coordinating physician visits, tests, lab work, medical and surgical procedures.
Correctional Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
Milwaukee, WI
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Assessed prisoners who had suffered injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized them prior to transport to the nearest medical facility.
Director of Nursing Services
Genesis Supportive Living Services
Milwaukee, WI
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Coordinated care programs targeting CNA/HHA education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and compliance training
- Introduced new departmental policies/procedures and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines
- Conducted probationary and annual performance evaluations of all staff.
Level 3 Emergency Room Nurse
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus
WI, WI
04.2009 - 12.2012
- Specializing in assessing, intervening and stabilizing a variety of trauma/illnesses with decisive nursing action
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
- Actively performing triage duties while maintaining a calm and easy flow of the ER
- Educating patients/families with step-by-step written instructions and demonstrations on how to manage their illness/injuries.
Level 4 RN NICU & Intermediate Care Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.1991 - 12.1999
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing them each day to determine effectiveness
- Delivered exceptional care to an average of 1-4 neonatal ICU patients in a Level 4 hospital setting
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options
- Served as a liaison/advocate between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
Oncology Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
07.1987 - 01.1991
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician
- Promoted a kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment
- Expertise in providing intravenous therapy: peripheral IV's and all types of central lines apparatus.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI08.1988
Undergraduate, Bachelor Degree - Nursing Education Specialty
Walden University
Baltimore, MDUndergraduate, Bachelor Degree - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Pediatric Nursing
- Tracheal/Ventilator Specialty
- Patient/Family Advocate
- Case Management
- Neonatal Intensive Care Specialty
- PIV/Central Line Management
- Computerized Charting
- Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Trach/Ventilator Certification
- BLS
- Train the Trainer- CNA Class Instructor
- PALS
- NRP
Activities
- Independent Nurses Association
- Born Twice Ministry, Church of God And Christ: Nursing Committee
- Volunteer Nurse at Genesis Supportive Living Services
- Clinical Supervisor of the Month at Maxim Healthcare Services
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mountain Vista Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Inpatient Nursing Supervisor
Community Bridges Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Manager
Maxim healthcare Services
11.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2018 - 07.2019
Correctional Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
06.2016 - 06.2017
Director of Nursing Services
Genesis Supportive Living Services
12.2012 - 06.2016
Level 3 Emergency Room Nurse
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus
04.2009 - 12.2012
Independent Nursing/Case Management
Independent Nursing Services
09.1999 - 10.2018
Level 4 RN NICU & Intermediate Care Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
01.1991 - 12.1999
Oncology Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
07.1987 - 01.1991
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Undergraduate, Bachelor Degree - Nursing Education Specialty
Walden University
Undergraduate, Bachelor Degree - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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